Petra weather in August
August in Petra: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Petra · #240 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Petra climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 42% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Petra in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Petra?
- August in Petra: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Petra on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Petra in August?
- In August, Petra averages a daily high of 33.4°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Petra in August?
- Petra has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in August.